Hollywood A-lister Michael Fassbender is in talks to star in the film adaptation of bestselling Norwegian author Jo Nesbø’s crime novel The Snowmen.
Film Adaptation of Jo Nesbø’s ‘The Snowman’ Could Star Michael Fassbender
Malin Buska Wins Best Actress Award for ‘The Girl King’ at Montreal World Film Festival
The up-and-coming Swedish actress Malin Buska has arrived, with her Best Actress win at the 39th Annual Montreal World Film Festival (MWFF) for The Girl King, which won the Audience Award for Most Popular Film.
Jordskott, Arvingerne II Take Top Drama Honors at Swedish, Danish TV Awards
The second season of the Danish family drama and the new Swedish mystery series were voted Best Drama at the 2015 Tvprisen and Kristallen TV awards shows, respectively.
Shakespeare Plays Performed in French, German, Italian, Spanish, and More Languages
Seldom does one get to watch a Shakespeare play performed in a language other than English in the UK and US, but you can at Globe Player. And not just a single play, but several.
Pilou Asbæk Joins Season 6 Cast of Game of Thrones
Another Danish actor is joining the cast of Game of Thrones. This time it’s Pilou Asbæk.
Borgen: Hit Danish Drama Now Available for Digital Download in the US, UK, Canada
Great news, Euro TV fans. The award-winning Danish political drama Borgen is now available for digital download in the US, the UK, and Canada, so you can watch it wherever and whenever you like on practically any digital device.
Norwegian Series ‘Acquitted’ to Open French Festival de la Fiction de la Rochelle
In a first for the oldest TV fiction festival in France, the Festival de la Fiction de la Rochelle will open with the Norwegian drama series Acquitted.
Watch: Trailers for Nominees of Nordic Council Film Prize 2015
Just announced this morning are the five Nordic films, and their their directors, scriptwriters, and producers, that are nominated for the Nordic Council Film Prize 2015.
BBC Four: New Arne Dahl, Beck, The Bridge from Sweden, Plus Slow TV from Lapland
BBC Four is bringing some of the most highly-anticipated new Euro TV series to the UK. (No worries, US viewers; chances are better than good that you’ll get these shows, too.)
World’s Number One Tennis Player Novak Djokovic Stars in ‘Made By’ Film Series
Novak Djokovic, the current top-ranked tennis player in the world and the number one seed in Men’s Singles at the 2015 US Open, is center court in a film series that reveals the story behind the tennis star.
In September: Re-Airings of Popular Danish, German, Italian, Swedish Drama Series
MHz has got Euro TV fans covered with its re-broadcasts of several fan favorites in September, including mysteries, crime dramas, and legal dramas. Did I mention Beck?
Joni Sighvatsson to Adapt Latest Novel from Jonas Jonasson
For folks who’ve read Jonas Jonasson’s first novel and seen the movie, there’s good news. The film rights to the Swedish author’s sophomore work have been acquired by Icelandic producer Joni Sighvatsson.